Director for Student, Postgraduate, and Faculty Engagement

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
 

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant terminal degree (PhD, EdD, etc) in health, public health, social sciences, biomedical or basic sciences or related field plus six (6) years of experience in program development, faculty development, Grant writing experience, developing curricula and training programs, developing program assessments and metrics, or developing student-centered programs.

• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and valid auto insurance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Red-Cap, and Excel.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders; willingness to learn and apply new skills; commitment to excellence; ability to work in a team and independently; highly motivated; creative; critical thinking; resourceful; responsible; high level of integrity; collaborative; and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in developing PowerPoint and other scientific presentations.

• Experience in a medical school or academic medical center environment.

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Responsibilities:

Student and Postgraduate Engagement and Retention

• Provide leadership for student and postgraduate engagement initiatives and partner with Regional Programs and the colleges to create opportunities for faculty, trainees, and students to interact to build a stronger sense of community and support

• Partner with academic and clinical units to expand postgraduate learning and career development opportunities.

• Develop metrics to track and assess impact and effectiveness of engagement initiatives and impact on retention.

Faculty Engagement and Retention

• Partner with the faculty center, colleges, the graduate school, and institutes to identify barriers to faculty engagement and collaboratively implement strategies to address those barriers.

• In partnership with the faculty center, develop mentoring, career development, and support services for faculty experiencing barriers to success.

• Collaborate with TRI, Research Division, Cancer Institute other research centers to develop programs and initiatives focused on career development, skills, and competency development of early-stage career investigators.

• Identify and address policies and processes that adversely impact groups of faculty and potentially hinder engagement and success.

• Develop metrics to track and assess impact and effectiveness of engagement initiatives and impact on retention.

Mentorship

• Provide support and guidance for university committees focused on faculty and student engagement as well as student organizations focused on student engagement.

• Develop mentoring programs and mentorship opportunities inside and outside of the university for those with expressed need for such resources.

Capacity Building

• Identify extramural resources and assist in the development of proposals to expand programming aligned with the division.

• Partner with community organization and campus units to identify resources to advance the mission of the division.

• Other duties as assigned.

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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

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